
Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI
Grey · Petrol · 2021 · 1,498 cc
L31 MGLMOT history
L31 MGL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI first used on 27 May 2021. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 33,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 33,384 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 5
- 4 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,896 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 MGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf R-Line TSI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2021
- First used
- 27 May 2021
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 MGL was last recorded at 33,384 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 27,062 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,322 miles
- Average per year
- 5,896 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 33,384 miles
- 2025 – 27,062 miles
- 2024 – 21,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
TPMS light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Engine cover & undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
5 tests since 19 Apr 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass33,384 miles (+6,322)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 33,384 miles
- Test number
- 729996844967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,062 miles (+5,562)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 27,062 miles
- Test number
- 472165053511
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge cracking also nail 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge also cracking 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass21,500 miles (+1,336)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 21,500 miles
- Test number
- 613690285606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,164 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 20,164 miles
- Test number
- 316913426786
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
- AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
Fail20,163 miles1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,163 miles
- Test number
- 875974983570
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
- AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
Questions about L31 MGL
- Does L31 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 MGL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 MGL?
- The MOT on L31 MGL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 MGL done?
- L31 MGL was recorded at 33,384 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,896 miles a year.
- Has L31 MGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 MGL has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L31 MGL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L31 MGL find?
- L31 MGL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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